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Bashir dropped the hint while responding to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by a user, @Freedom42602077, who argued that the SDP would struggle to defeat the APC in the 2027 elections unless it aligns with Peter Obi.
Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has suggested that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, might join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), following his father’s defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Bashir dropped the hint while responding to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by a user, @Freedom42602077, who argued that the SDP would struggle to defeat the APC in the 2027 elections unless it aligns with Peter Obi.

https://x.com/BashirElRufai/status/1899054290968170554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1899054290968170554%7Ctwgr%5E4c9533796eef7919e23fe6806e2d349c66b10a35%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsaharareporters.com%2F2025%2F03%2F10%2Fex-governor-el-rufais-son-hints-peter-obi-joining-sdp-after-dads-defection-apc
“Bro to bro, if Peter Obi is not in that party, they can't win presidential. APC will have it again!” the user wrote.

Reacting, Bashir El-Rufai simply replied: “He is coming.”


The cryptic response has since fuelled speculations about ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with many questioning whether Obi is indeed considering a move to the SDP.


Bashir’s remark comes in the wake of his father, Nasir El-Rufai’s high-profile exit from the APC.

The former Kaduna governor, who played a key role in the party’s formation and electoral victories in 2015, 2019, and 2023, recently submitted his resignation letter to his ward leadership in Kaduna State.

El-Rufai, who has been increasingly critical of the APC-led government under President Bola Tinubu, cited a widening disconnect between his personal values and the party’s current direction as the reason for his defection.

In a statement dated Monday, March 10, 2025, he lambasted the APC leadership, accusing them of abandoning the party’s founding progressive ideals.

“Developments in the last two years confirm that there is no desire on the part of those who currently control and run the APC to acknowledge, much less address, the unhealthy situation of the party,” El-Rufai said.

He noted that he had consistently raised concerns about the party’s trajectory, both privately and publicly, but he was ignored.

“My eight-year tenure in Kaduna State was devoted to implementing progressive policies to advance human development. These records count for little in the current APC that has castrated its organs and treated its membership with contempt in the last two years. I find this no longer acceptable,” he added.

El-Rufai’s exit from the APC was reportedly part of a broader defection wave, with sources indicating that several other prominent figures within the party are considering a move to the SDP.

Among those rumoured to be in talks are; former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, Ekiti State former Governor, Kayode Fayemi, former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, and several other ministers from the Muhammadu Buhari administration

https://saharareporters.com/2025/03/10/ex-governor-el-rufais-son-hints-peter-obi-joining-sdp-after-dads-defection-apc

😂😂😂
Wike said that too
Any politician normal way of life

Factcheck0001:
let obi go n join him too so u Igbos can also start whitewashing el rufai n calling him an angel

Cry more
We need to make Nigeria working again

press9jatv:
Bye bye, no one will miss you

Dont bother yourself,he doesn’t know you
2027 will be sweeter

E don sweet me
I believe Peter Obi is coming to SDP

BewareOf419:
SA will be happy over this news

yh

Hhmmm

PDP Dey confuse me ..Let’s see who is serious

malvisguy212:
Draw near to me and I will draw near to you

Story time

Oil Dey this man brain 🧠

Matters arising
Obasa is ahead of them

helinues:
You have quickly shifted the goal post.

How come you that's living inside mansions can't even get anything right?

I don’t rely on big man to feed myself

VinnyBaba:
Dat's same thing some of you Mor0ns said before 2023 o.

Yet he won in places like Delta, Edo, Plateau,etc.

Now, you are repeating same MUMU talk again.

Lagos too

helinues:
Na inside that small room I made the analysis about Muslim Muslim ticket, Shettima precisely . First in Nigeria Cyber space

You know your Oga is corrupt

Heavensake1:
North can't buy the idea of voting Obi,except he is in PDP with a strong northerner as VP. The problem is,"will Obi agree to 4yrs because north won't wait for 8yrs after 4yrs of Tinubu?
I see northerners voting Tinubu to complete 8yrs.

We are making a big plan

helinues:
Perhaps you better be ready for the continuation of wailing as the 2027 defeat would be merciless

You Dey inside one small room dey type 😂😂😂

Xannadu:
He missed his chance in 2023.
Now even if he can manage to merge all the other political parties together, he still won't be able to remove tinubu from that office. My advice to him is to just save his money and time and wait till 2031. At least by then most of his obidients would have matured politically and learnt how to campaign in a civilised manner.

You are civilized??😂😂

helinues:




Telling a blind man that it's raining is actually a pure waste of time

Lol you deceiver
Get ready 2027

Bode George don’t worry
We are restrategizing
We are coming with FULL FORCE

Mmiri ama efi n’Anya

Happy Birthday My Uncle

God help us

Cherrybae:
No budget oresentation No LGA Ekection.

Fubara cannot spend one kobo of Rivers money until he has presented the budget.

All this are wasted efforts. Fubara has till Wednesday 5th March to oresent the budget or he will be impeached.

Piling wey say him mama no go sleep, him no go sleep too

You don’t know about politics
I know you are a man
Cry no more

Facts.. This present Eagle players are not good at all

😂😂😂😂

I trust you
Wike enjoyed his 8 years
Wike should rest

stanluiz:
Skull miners.

They have taken their ritualistic activities in lagos. Heads will start to miss in Lagos.

😂😂

Yes ooo

But let’s face the fact
The truth is bitter, Fubara will rule till 2031

yarimo:
Jubilations and celebrations all over rivers state immediately after the court judgement

Where in Rivers ?
Focus on your state
🤫🤫

I’m afraid of Nigeria

Hmm